1
: freed from or lacking in precision or stringency
2
: set or being at rest or at ease
3
: easy of manner : informal
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
Examples of relaxed in a Sentence
Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath.
I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm pretty relaxed about it now.
He's a very relaxed guy.
The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere.
The seminar was very relaxed—we met at the professor's house instead of the lecture hall.
We have a relaxed dress code at the office.
a relaxed set of rules
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The camera then switches from the chaos of the puppy, to the kitten—who is sitting in a relaxed position, blinking slowly, and staring almost disdainfully at the wriggling puppy.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
At its center is a large, multi-purpose, open air central plaza that transforms from a relaxed seating area to an amphitheater or community space.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
From a trousers perspective, this is reflected in the popularity of wide-leg shapes in recent seasons, across different styles from casual to formal—as well as straight-leg silhouettes with relaxed fits, and more recently, barrel-leg and balloon pants.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Today’s hosts want their guests to feel relaxed, whether that means serving dinner buffet-style, opening up unconventional rooms for gathering, or designing bars homeowners can tuck out of sight.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
At its center is a large, multi-purpose, open air central plaza that transforms from a relaxed seating area to an amphitheater or community space.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
From a trousers perspective, this is reflected in the popularity of wide-leg shapes in recent seasons, across different styles from casual to formal—as well as straight-leg silhouettes with relaxed fits, and more recently, barrel-leg and balloon pants.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Today’s hosts want their guests to feel relaxed, whether that means serving dinner buffet-style, opening up unconventional rooms for gathering, or designing bars homeowners can tuck out of sight.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relaxed
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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